Dell unveils powerful Copilot+ AI PCs

Dell has unveiled a comprehensive portfolio of Copilot+ AI PCs, powered by Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus platforms. This game-changing lineup promises exceptional performance, groundbreaking battery life, and immersive AI experiences that are set to redefine productivity and creativity for consumers and professionals alike.

At the heart of Dell’s Copilot+ PCs lies the Qualcomm Oryon CPU, GPU, and neural processing unit (NPU), enabling on-device AI processing with a staggering 45 trillion operations per second (TOPS) of performance. This unprecedented computing power translates into instantaneous results when searching personal content using the on-device Copilot, ensuring seamless, accessible, and secure operation, regardless of internet connectivity.

Sam Burd, a spokesperson for Dell, underscored the company’s enthusiasm for the future of the PC, stating, “We’re as excited now about the future of the PC as we were when Michael founded the company 40 years ago. New transformative AI experiences will bring enhanced productivity and efficiency to the hands of consumers and professionals alike. Those with an AI PC will never look back, and everyone will want to be part of the action. We’re here to lead the way.”

The Copilot+ portfolio covers a diverse range of consumer and commercial options, including the iconic XPS 13, the Inspiron 14 Plus, the Inspiron 14, the Latitude 7455, and the Latitude 5455. Each device is meticulously crafted to deliver unparalleled performance, extended battery life, and immersive AI experiences tailored to specific user needs.

For creative professionals and power users, the XPS 13 stands out as Dell’s first XPS laptop featuring Copilot+ powered by Snapdragon X Elite. With cutting-edge responsiveness and impressive speed, the XPS 13 is designed to handle demanding workloads effortlessly, freeing up time for enhanced creativity. Boasting Dell’s thinnest and lightest XPS design, the XPS 13 offers an impressive all-day battery life of up to 27 hours, making it an ideal companion for everyday productivity and content creation.

Students and multitaskers will appreciate the exceptional battery life and energy efficiency of the Inspiron 14 Plus (available in ice blue) and Inspiron 14 (available in titan grey). The Inspiron 14 Plus, featuring the Snapdragon X Plus platform, delivers up to 15 hours of battery life, enabling a faster and more efficient experience with an upleveled video and audio experience. The Inspiron 14, powered by Snapdragon X Plus, provides an easy-to-use platform with voice commands and a mechanical privacy shutter for added security.

For the business professional, Dell’s new Latitude AI laptops with Copilot+ feature the powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite 12-core and Snapdragon Plus 10-core processors, offering game-changing performance and exceptional battery life. The premium Latitude 7455 boasts up to 21 hours of battery life, a stunning 14-inch QHD+ touch display, quad speakers with AI noise reduction, Qualcomm FastConnect Wi-Fi 7, and optional 5G connectivity for seamless collaboration. As Dell’s thinnest Latitude laptop ever, it strikes the perfect balance between mobility and productivity.

The Latitude 5455, on the other hand, packs performance into a mainstream AI business laptop option with a 16:10 FHD+ display and dual speakers, making it an ideal choice for professionals on the go.

Beyond the hardware, Dell’s Copilot+ PCs introduce a suite of exclusive AI experiences powered by the Snapdragon X Series platforms, designed to enhance productivity, creativity, and communication. The Recall feature remembers everything done on the device and stores it securely on the PC, allowing users to quickly pick up where they left off using natural language searches. The Cocreator tool enables the creation of AI-generated images using a combination of descriptive words and brushstrokes, while Live Captions adds the ability to translate live or pre-recorded audio from 44 languages to English, facilitating seamless communication.

To complement the AI ecosystem, Dell has introduced two new keyboards featuring a dedicated Copilot key for quick access to the AI companion. The Dell Silent Keyboard and Mouse (KM555) offer silent typing, clicking, scrolling, and gliding in a compact design with up to 36 months of battery life, ideal for open office environments. The Dell Wired Collaboration Keyboard (KB525C), the world’s first wired collaboration keyboard for Zoom and Microsoft Teams, features dedicated keys designed for seamless performance during conference calls.

As companies plan for the AI PC refresh, Dell’s recovery and recycling services provide a seamless and secure way to responsibly retire devices while addressing sustainability goals. With the Environmental Impact Report feature for Asset Recovery Services, Dell is the only OEM to offer a personalised, real-time report dynamically updated and aligned with ISO 14000 standards.

Kedar Kondap, SVP & GM, compute and gaming, product management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., praised the collaboration, stating, “Leveraging Snapdragon X Elite and Snapdragon X Plus, Dell has created best-in-class products that can keep up with the AI use cases that will simplify consumer workflows. Together, we are delivering powerful and intelligent Copilot+ capabilities, and empowering customers.”

Mark Linton, VP device partner sales at Microsoft Corp., echoed the sentiment, saying, “It’s a thrilling new era of AI PCs, and our collaboration with industry leaders like Dell enables us to develop innovative devices that seamlessly integrate new AI experiences, enhancing our customer’s productivity and creativity like never before.”

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